SAVING YOUR OWN KNOCKED OUT (AVULSED) TOOTH: some advice to Parents and children.

SAVING YOUR OWN KNOCKED OUT (AVULSED) TOOTH: some advice to Parents and children.

Avulsion of a tooth is the term used to describe the removal of a tooth from its socket as a result of an external injury. primarily observed in youngsters between the ages of 5 and 16 years. Dental emergencies like avulsed teeth call for prompt care.

What causes tooth avulsion?

The following are the common causes of avulsed teeth:

·       Falls.

·       Bicycle collisions.

·       Sports injury.

·       Traffic collisions.

·       Assaults.

What is to be done if tooth is out of socket (Avulsed)?

To save an avulsed tooth, prompt treatment is necessary. Replanting the tooth is typically the best course of action for problems involving permanent teeth, and the sooner the better! The best course of action is to immediately replant the tooth at the damage site. Baby teeth should not be replaced because doing so could harm the developing adult tooth. If a baby tooth has been knocked out, leave it for the tooth fairy.

The time to save the tooth is crucial, therefore if a tooth is completely out of the socket Call your dentist or the nearest dentist to find out how to get emergency care. You should first treat the avulsed tooth yourself at the scene of the accident.

You can follow following steps:       

·       Take hold of the tooth's crown (the white chewing surface). Avoid touching the tooth's root, which often connects the tooth to the bone beneath the gum line.

·       Rinse your tooth with milk or water to get rid of any debris. Don't use soap, scrub the tooth, or dry it.

·       Place the tooth in a container with milk or saline, or it can be kept in the cheek area to keep it moist until you visit the dentist.

·       If you live in an advanced city, you can purchase a tooth-saving solution at the pharmacy to take with you to the dentist office.

What does your dentist do?

·       The dentist replants the tooth into the socket, and splint the area. Your natural tooth may be saved by the dentist if you catch him early enough.

·       Splinting is done for 1-6 weeks according to the condition of bone around the tooth.

·       A root canal therapy is scheduled after evaluation the condition of pulp of teeth (soft centre of tooth)

·       For a few days, your dentist could advise taking an antibiotic. Additionally, they'll check your tetanus shot status. If your tooth came into contact with dirt, you can be at risk for tetanus. Your dentist may still reimplant your tooth if you were unable to keep it in a wet substance. They can typically only reinsert a tooth within an hour of loss for the best likelihood of success.

We at Department of Pediatric dentistry, Saraswati dental college and Hospital offer best treatment for Avulsed tooth.